you should always test your water and do your water change based on your readings. when you clean your tank you should always vaccume your gravel with the waste water going out of the tank based on how much water you will be adding back after your done that would be your gravel cleaning and water change all in one with no risk of leaving dirty water behind and less of a chance for spikes in your water quality Not tring to be rude just this is risky and could crash your tank with no warning
@Ilikepenguins333 You place the gravel tube over a section of gravel whose top section is connected to a hose with an opposite end leading to a pump intake; the pump's outtake has a separate connection to another section of hose that leads to a filter where debris is trapped before the water is returned back to the fish tank. This is one arrangement of the invention.
@MrPurplebmx You have to!!! You can't suck up any fish or gravel because its too heavy for the gravel vaccume. Thats the point of a gravel vaccume, so you don't have to take the fish out, and if you do, they will get stressed and die!
what invention... i have this for 2 years now.. it dont look the same but it use the same principle like yours ..it sucks water from the aquarium but it dont pick-up the gravel because it is to heavy...however the impurities are lifted with the water... thats how i change my aquarium water...sorry for my english
You make a valid point but the pumps I used are very durable. As you can imagine, I have experimented with a wide array of pumps to find the kind most suitable for the invention. I have also used prefilters and in a separate device, the filter housing is arranged before the pump means. Thank you for visiting and I very much appreciate your comment.
I dont get why this is SO special? Its a gravel siphon made to look better than its cheaper counter parts. My regular old 18" python style siphon will practically fill the tube(agitating) gravel all day long. This is an invention/product for beginner aquarist who dont know any better. It makes me sick to see these types of products put in front of consumers to get stripped of there hard earned money. You should be ashamed!
With it agitating like that wouldn't it remove too much of the beneficial bacteria growing on the rocks? With a regular siphon it just pretty much picks up the stuff that is loose, right? I don't know, I've been researching a lot lately about owning an aquarium (I'm about to upgrade to a bigger tank and from goldfish to tropical) and the stuff that grows in there is important to the balance. This is not a stab at the product, just honest curiosity and the craving for knowledge.
@ytilive The number one killer of aquarium fish is ammonia. Water toxicity results from uneaten food and infrequent water changes. The agitator can be used to deep clean or to briefly agitate. This product picks up dirt that the Python leaves behind. In my experience, whether I deep clean or gently clean, there is no detrimental impact.
A measure of aquarium water quality is fish reproduction. Female prefer high quality water. See my other videos for more info. I hope I was helpful.
@slwarz Actually the number one klller would be nitrates (unless you aquarium isn't cycled). Ammonia is converted to nitrites by beneficial bacteria. The same bacteria then converts the nitrites into nitrates. Nitrates are only removed from the tank when debris AND water is removed and new water is added. Filtering out the particles but leaving behind the water that was in there will do nothing but slow down the build up of nitrates. The existing nitrates will remain unless you do water changes.
@powerman2442 The number one killer of aquarium fish is ammonia. Everything else you say is correct. Put the term, "Number one killer of aquarium fish" into google and it will lead you to numerous scientific sources that back this fact, including scientists at Aquarium Pharmaceuticals owned by global Mars Fishcare. I learned this over twenty years ago in research. Thanks for contacting me. I always appreciate comments and hope I have been helpful to you.
@slwarz Is ammonia dangerous to fish? Yes, hence why throwing fish into a brand new aquarium usually results in them dyeing. Once you get a good culture of bacteria there shouldn't be any ammonia in your aquarium unless you neglect to do water changes for months. I test my aquariums weekly and the only times I see ammonia levels worth mentioning is when I am cycling a new aquarium.
@slwarz Also, when I use a regular siphon and siphon out my gravel the same thing happens with the gravel. It moves around like crazy in the siphon and debris is sucked out the gravel. The only difference is I then dump that siphoned water down the drain and refill with clean nitrate free water.
@powerman2442 Most people tend to siphon out too much water when they clean gravel/siphon simultaneously. If you watch the entire video, I address the water changing process near the end and present a method for performing an exact ten percent change, something that might be problematic with your approach.
@slwarz Females don't always prefer high water quality, in the wild some fish wait for the water to deteriorate before spawning as this is a sign that the rains are coming.
@SupportAnimalsColin Interesting. But in a closed aquarium environment, water that has deteriorated not only prevents fish from spawning, it also kills them, as I am sure you know. Thanks for your comments. Much appreciated.
@slwarz Females don't always prefer high water quality, in the wild some fish wait for the water to deteriorate before spawning as this is a sign that the rains are coming.
@riotriotriot55 No fish store has this invention. Look closely and you wil see that this is no ordinary syphon. If you can get a syphon to agitate gravel like this please submit a video to prove it. Thanks.
@Birdbomb88 That might be true that's why you should use an effective maintenance program for improved water quality. Most people who use your method may be draining too much water from their tank and the "better syphon" that you suggest would only make matters worse. But I have evidence to prove the efficacy of my approach. I have not purchased new fish for ten years. All of my aquarium inhabitants were born in the tank, and I feed them Tetra fish food which they thoroughly enjoy.
@vespilodegodfather The durt that you see falling back from the tube are sand particles. I include sand with the gravel because it acts as a biological filter.
This is a good technique to use on small tanks. You can take your time to get all the gunk out of the gravel without losing a lot of water. Then do a water change after. I use something similar on my 10 gallon because if you clean the gravel right to a bucket you drain too much water before you are done cleaning the gravel. On larger tanks I just use a python and the dirty water goes down the sink.
@trhisdone I use this product on my 45 gallon aquarium and I also have developed one for larger tanks. The Python is good except that it limits your ability to effectively clean all of the gravel because you must cnstantly keep in mind the amount of water that this process drains from your aquarium. This can be tricky especially for a beginner. My method is designed to let you clean you tank at a leisurely pace and then perform an exact 10 or 20 percent water volume change.
@BakBro1945 The dirt is actually sand. It is heavier than the dirt that has been vacuumed. It is a good idea to include sand with your gravel since it help with biological filtration. Remember, sand helps keep the oceans clean so it is certainly good enough for my aquarium.
@fireyflame117 You have a gravel tube attached to a water hose. It probably requires the use of a bucket. As you become more involved in this hobby you will probably want something a little more effective. I used the same thing when I started out.
@K9Dojo I have approached Tetra and other manufacturers in an effort to commercial this product. Hopefully it will be available at some point in the future.
@K9Dojo I have approached Tetra and other manufacturers about commercializing this product. Hopefully it will be available at some time in the future.
@MrSkelly7447 This means that the patented gravel agitation process is designed to propel and suspend dirt and debris so that it can readily be vacuumed into the filter.
@pussygang There are plants but they were solely of a decorative nature. I currently have plants in m y aquarium that have been there for over five years. I add liquid plant food to keep them happy and they are well rooted into the gravel. Cleaning the tank with the product does not in any way have a detrimental impact on the plants.
@Alex42092479 I would expect that if this product is commercialized by an excellent manufacturer such as Tetra that the retail price would be on a sliding scale based on the size of the gravel cleaning maching.
Whats the point of that if your not actually changing the water? Its healthier for the fish to change more water then less anyway. Your just leaving the nitrates and getting rid of the dirt
@Birdbomb88 As the video demonstrates changing the water is essential in the cleaning process. The gravel cleaner allows you to clean dirt and debris from the gravel at an unhurried pace as you might need to do with products such as the Python. The reason for this is that water is filtered and then recycled. After you have thoroughly cleaned the gravel you can then perform the water change.
if you havent vacuumed enough of the gravel before you have removed the % of water you want you simply wait about 5 or a few more minutes and most of the dirt and fish waste will settle at the bottom of the bucket then you just pour about 3/4 of the bucket of water back in the aquarium leaving most of the fish waste and dirt at the bottom of the bucket then you start vacuuming the rest of the gravel till your bucket fills again
@fsustans2413 An easier approach would be to use a product like the one demonstrated which does not require a bucket. It allows you to take as much time as you like to clean the gravel because it recycles water while trapping the dirt in a filter. When you are done, you can then perform a 10 to 20 percent water volume change.
Aren't these the ones you have to like submerge it in water, like fill it with water before you turn it upside down to start cleaning? D: I hate those... and actually I would also be worried of the bacteria on the rocks because my fish died of ick.
looks like the pump isnt powerful enough in that first part. debris was just circulated not removed. just because you remove the detritus from the water column, doesn't mean the quality of water is fresh again. but then again loosing 20cent fish isnt really a lose
essentially the idea behind this would be you could recycle the water with only removing the waste from the tank and water quality will always be perfect with out adding fresh water.
@AmyLuthien i just had a bout of ich w/ water change. I lost all but 5 guppies and i'm struggling to keep my 10yr old pleco alive. I ALWAYS have an ich outbreak w/ water changes. and when I vacuum, the WHOLE tank get's poluted with the debris under the gravel. It takes 24 hours for the filter to clean the water
@CRYST2SHELL Ich is a parasite, it doesn't do well in water temps at 80°F and above. So the best and quickest way to kill the Ich parasite is to turn the aquarium temperature up to 80°F for 5 or 6 days. Don't waste you money on "Ich medicine." You also might want to reconsider where you're buying your fish stock at. Ich doesn't just float around in the water or the air, you have to introduce it to your aquarium.
@AmyLuthien I have not tried this approach. Hopefully I will never need to. I have tried broad spectrum medications and found them to be effective. The longer you maintain this hobby, the greater the chance that you will have one or more bouts with Ick. But if you maintain a regimen of a 10 to 20 percent water volume change at least every two weeks and vacuum the gravel your chances of getting Ick are reduced.
@CRYST2SHELL There are also all kinds of bacteria, most of them are beneficial. The bacteria growing in the gravel break down fish waste. I'm not going to go into explaining nitrogen cycle here due to lack of space but I recommend you Google it, then learn it by heart if you're going to keep aquarium fish. Cleaning your aquarium gravel properly is essential! Keep in mind that cleaning the gravel is akin to flushing the toilet. Don't make your fish live in their own waste, you will kill them.
@AmyLuthien thanks amy but that doesn't answer my question. I've done a lot of research on ich, and all the literature I've read describes ich as being in the aquarium, blooming at opportunistic times, especially with sudden temperature changes namely a drop in temperature in the aquarium water. My question, which seems to be unanswerable, is what would allow an ich outbreak with every water change. I appreciate your information on nitrogen etc. I currently have a 40 gal and a 10 gal.
@CRYST2SHELL I think you just answered your question right there "especially with sudden temperature changes namely a drop in temperature in the aquarium water" - whats the temperature of the aquarium, and what's the temp of the water you're replacing? Invest in a good quality thermometer, or failing that, at least use the same thermometer for measuring the tank temp and the replacement water temp.
@CRYST2SHELL I have had some of the same issues arise. With every water change you want to make sure that the new water is of the same temperature of the water that it is replacing. I prefer water that has also aged at least two weeks. Water from the tap might not have a detrimental impact in big tanks but in smaller tanks, depending on the amount of water being chaged, it could be detrimental. Biologically active water is even better. Otherwise purchase a water conditioning product.
@CRYST2SHELL This is part of the leaning process. Hopefully you will not give up. I purchased a book titled the Science of Fish Health Maintenance and it has been a tremendous souce of assistance. When you initiate a starter aquarium it is better to include a water conditioning product. Be sure not to change too much water. I change about 10 to 20 percent every two weeks.
@AmyLuthien Obviously you understand the science of fish health maintenance. A serious hobbyist should be educated in this regard. I believe that the number one rule for maintaining a healthy aquarium is healthy water. A measure of healthy water is its ability to encourage fish reproduction. Females will not reproduce otherwise.
@CRYST2SHELL Ick signals dirty water. When it comes to an aquarium quality water is essential. It cannot be over emphasized. I lost plenty of fish before I learned how to maintain good aquarium water quality. At least every two weeks you should change about 20 percent of the water. Replace the water with water that has aged at least two weeks. I keep a storage tank under my tank cabinet.
My tank has alot of dirt in the gravel, is this a problem? I been using one of these but i dont think theyre'd even be enough water to clean all my gravel. They should make one of these with a filter on it so the water can go back in clean
Is a freaking siphon gravel cleaner hooked up to a pump, albeit a rather weak one. Not a bad idea, but it's not bad to have some bacteria in your gravel.
probably cheaper to hook up a power filter in reverse, have it suck from the siphon cleaner and spray water through the sponge filter....might just have to do that myself....using a lower flow and a coarse sponge in the intake will help keep from sucking up anything you dont want sucked up there. You could just just rinse the coarse sponge between uses
@vstar4me, nah, if you have a lot of small fish its ok, I'd add a pre-filter of a coarse spond in the tube to slow the flow and create a block to keep from sucking small fishies into it
I lost 2 Of my Ghost shrimp because of this Thing, I didn't see the shrimp there and it sucked em up, when I opened the hatch to see all the filth I saw 2 Dead and ripped up shrimp in there. :(
What you should do is move all the stuff in the tank before you use the siphon and all the ghost shrimp will wander out there hiding places then you just net them and put them in a cup. Thats what I do
i have a severely overstocked 55 gal but i havent had a fish die to poor water quality in quite a while. id say your ok if u get a good maintenance schedule
guy is 2 stif
5uperman90 1 day ago
okay?
frogger09ification 6 days ago
@springs101100 Let keep it clean. Young children may view this comment.
slwarz 1 month ago
@slwarzi I'm 12 :D
xxXFireworkMannXxx 1 month ago
This guys voice reminds me of the aku aku mask in Crash Bandicoot 3. I like it.
danagol1985 1 month ago
@danagol1985 Thanks
slwarz 1 month ago
it just stirs junk around and it settles back on the rock...how is that cleaning anything? lol
TheClownCentral 1 month ago
@TheClownCentral The sand settle back to the floor. Not the lighter waste solution and particulate matter. Thanks for commenting.
slwarz 1 month ago
si vede tutto lo schifo che scende ma per piacere -.-
aarwain 1 month ago
@aarwain Thanks for commenting.
slwarz 1 month ago
@springs101100 agreed
bobcheese427 2 months ago
@bobcheese427 Thanks for commenting.
slwarz 1 month ago
BLACK GUY
TurtleLunatic 3 months ago
@TurtleLunatic are you racist because i will beat your ASSSSSSSSSSSSSS! and its a white guy dum ass
springs101100 2 months ago
Where can I buy one of these?
zekekincer 4 months ago
where can i buy one of these?
MultiMcpoop 5 months ago
I see aII the particuIes going down again
tetorin77 6 months ago
An air pump blows air into an air stone. A water pump pumps water out and sucks water in.
WriteMyPrayer 6 months ago
dude the pomp doesnt suck it blows for an air stone
spongeex 6 months ago
like it but you need to talk more and be more exciting
thebeastaz121996 7 months ago
@thebeastaz121996 Good point. But what more should I say? I think I can handle the "be more exciting part."
WriteMyPrayer 7 months ago
nice aquarium
technogirli100 7 months ago
@technogirli100 Thank you!
WriteMyPrayer 7 months ago
you should always test your water and do your water change based on your readings. when you clean your tank you should always vaccume your gravel with the waste water going out of the tank based on how much water you will be adding back after your done that would be your gravel cleaning and water change all in one with no risk of leaving dirty water behind and less of a chance for spikes in your water quality Not tring to be rude just this is risky and could crash your tank with no warning
abuehl 8 months ago
how do you even use the vacuum? it doesnt work for me.
Ilikepenguins333 8 months ago
@Ilikepenguins333 You place the gravel tube over a section of gravel whose top section is connected to a hose with an opposite end leading to a pump intake; the pump's outtake has a separate connection to another section of hose that leads to a filter where debris is trapped before the water is returned back to the fish tank. This is one arrangement of the invention.
slwarz 8 months ago
Never do this with your fish in therr
MrPurplebmx 8 months ago
@MrPurplebmx Agreed.
slwarz 8 months ago
@MrPurplebmx so where you supposed to put them in the meantime? always do it with your fish in the tank taking them out will only stress them more
stephen4715 8 months ago
@MrPurplebmx You have to!!! You can't suck up any fish or gravel because its too heavy for the gravel vaccume. Thats the point of a gravel vaccume, so you don't have to take the fish out, and if you do, they will get stressed and die!
sonic20808 3 months ago
@MrPurplebmx why not?
dtjesus101 3 months ago
@MrPurplebmx y not? i do it all the time, they seem to know its just cleaning time
visualkeirockstar 2 months ago
@visualkeirockstar You are correct. Thanks for commenting.
slwarz 1 month ago
how well does it work with ocean sand subtrates?? I notice in the video that the larger sized gravel was used,,, ? please respond thanks!
grandmastermicochero 8 months ago
@grandmastermicochero Do not use this product in salt water tanks that contain sand. It is not intended for this kind of subtrate.
slwarz 8 months ago
As you will note in the video, water is changed in a precise manner.
WriteMyPrayer 8 months ago
But water needs to be changed , ammonia and other toxins will infest the water and kill fish ..
This might be a good idea to get rid of dirt from gravel but wont remove harmful toxins
BIGGESTxxEMINEMxxFAN 9 months ago
@BIGGESTxxEMINEMxxFAN Water is always changed but in a precise manner as you will note when you view the entire video.
WriteMyPrayer 8 months ago
@BIGGESTxxEMINEMxxFAN
Hence the water change afterwards
Koti2113 1 month ago
i could so use this where do u get it i have a 55 gallon fresh water tank
austinmc11 10 months ago
where can we buy this?
magicman421 11 months ago
i have one, got it today as well as my first 10 gallon in my house, funny right, but its in my room, cant believe my mom got one for mee!
stripesmommy 11 months ago
so whats the name of it and where can you find it?
mizzbahamas88 1 year ago
what invention... i have this for 2 years now.. it dont look the same but it use the same principle like yours ..it sucks water from the aquarium but it dont pick-up the gravel because it is to heavy...however the impurities are lifted with the water... thats how i change my aquarium water...sorry for my english
catalynoo 1 year ago
It's not shown clearly in the video but it appears to me that whatever media is used to filter the water in this device is AFTER the pump.
Putting every bit of debris it sucks up through the pump is not going to make for a very long operating life for the pump... Just saying.
I will stick to my python for WC [Which removes nitrAtes as required for the health of the stock in the aquarium]
1ListerofSmeg 1 year ago
@1ListerofSmeg
You make a valid point but the pumps I used are very durable. As you can imagine, I have experimented with a wide array of pumps to find the kind most suitable for the invention. I have also used prefilters and in a separate device, the filter housing is arranged before the pump means. Thank you for visiting and I very much appreciate your comment.
slwarz 1 year ago
@slwarz
Thanks for the reply,
Good luck.
1ListerofSmeg 1 year ago
@slwarz What pump do you use and its capacity per minute. Does the diameter of the intake pipe effect suction? Is this commercially available?
blackhand1818 11 months ago
where can you buy this? Online?Any reviews?
blackhand1818 1 year ago
can it suck up water?
TheNewBeastBoy 1 year ago
@TheNewBeastBoy Yea it siphons out water at the same time thats how it removes the dirt from the gravel
Rallymania1 1 year ago
@TheNewBeastBoy No wait this one puts the water back in after filtering but it can be used to remove water by siphoning it into a bucket
Rallymania1 1 year ago
i got a quaestion mine wont suction as well as ur did mines doesnt evn pik up the gravel n there like urs
rkon1000 1 year ago
@rkon1000 That one is most likely battery powered
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bettablue38 1 year ago
Programs for schools lol...
019208237 1 year ago
I dont get why this is SO special? Its a gravel siphon made to look better than its cheaper counter parts. My regular old 18" python style siphon will practically fill the tube(agitating) gravel all day long. This is an invention/product for beginner aquarist who dont know any better. It makes me sick to see these types of products put in front of consumers to get stripped of there hard earned money. You should be ashamed!
0TheUnderworld0 1 year ago
@0TheUnderworld0 You get sick over an easier way to clean fish tank gravel? Wow chicky....
earnhardtfanthree 1 year ago
would this work in salt water for a quarentine tank???
guitarist4181 1 year ago
@guitarist4181 It is not recommended and was not designed for use in salt water tanks. It is designed for use in tanks that have gravel at the base.
slwarz 1 year ago
i want one where do i get it??? cute <3
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luckilyceric 1 year ago
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luckilyceric 1 year ago
i dont actually get how they make siphons theres no motor i just dont get it
MauriceLikesNFL 1 year ago
is it available on ebay??? i want one... if there is one on ebay send me a link... this is cute!!!
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FishHouseGirls1 1 year ago
lol this vid makes it look like the first wheel.
Snailmale152 1 year ago
With it agitating like that wouldn't it remove too much of the beneficial bacteria growing on the rocks? With a regular siphon it just pretty much picks up the stuff that is loose, right? I don't know, I've been researching a lot lately about owning an aquarium (I'm about to upgrade to a bigger tank and from goldfish to tropical) and the stuff that grows in there is important to the balance. This is not a stab at the product, just honest curiosity and the craving for knowledge.
ytilive 1 year ago
@ytilive The number one killer of aquarium fish is ammonia. Water toxicity results from uneaten food and infrequent water changes. The agitator can be used to deep clean or to briefly agitate. This product picks up dirt that the Python leaves behind. In my experience, whether I deep clean or gently clean, there is no detrimental impact.
A measure of aquarium water quality is fish reproduction. Female prefer high quality water. See my other videos for more info. I hope I was helpful.
slwarz 1 year ago 2
@slwarz Actually the number one klller would be nitrates (unless you aquarium isn't cycled). Ammonia is converted to nitrites by beneficial bacteria. The same bacteria then converts the nitrites into nitrates. Nitrates are only removed from the tank when debris AND water is removed and new water is added. Filtering out the particles but leaving behind the water that was in there will do nothing but slow down the build up of nitrates. The existing nitrates will remain unless you do water changes.
powerman2442 9 months ago
@powerman2442 The number one killer of aquarium fish is ammonia. Everything else you say is correct. Put the term, "Number one killer of aquarium fish" into google and it will lead you to numerous scientific sources that back this fact, including scientists at Aquarium Pharmaceuticals owned by global Mars Fishcare. I learned this over twenty years ago in research. Thanks for contacting me. I always appreciate comments and hope I have been helpful to you.
slwarz 9 months ago
@slwarz Is ammonia dangerous to fish? Yes, hence why throwing fish into a brand new aquarium usually results in them dyeing. Once you get a good culture of bacteria there shouldn't be any ammonia in your aquarium unless you neglect to do water changes for months. I test my aquariums weekly and the only times I see ammonia levels worth mentioning is when I am cycling a new aquarium.
powerman2442 9 months ago
@slwarz Also, when I use a regular siphon and siphon out my gravel the same thing happens with the gravel. It moves around like crazy in the siphon and debris is sucked out the gravel. The only difference is I then dump that siphoned water down the drain and refill with clean nitrate free water.
powerman2442 9 months ago
@powerman2442 Most people tend to siphon out too much water when they clean gravel/siphon simultaneously. If you watch the entire video, I address the water changing process near the end and present a method for performing an exact ten percent change, something that might be problematic with your approach.
slwarz 9 months ago
@slwarz I've never had an issue siphoning out to much water using this method in 5.5 gallons, 10 gallons, 20 gallons, 29 gallons, or 55 gallons.
powerman2442 9 months ago
@slwarz Females don't always prefer high water quality, in the wild some fish wait for the water to deteriorate before spawning as this is a sign that the rains are coming.
SupportAnimalsColin 8 months ago
@SupportAnimalsColin Interesting. But in a closed aquarium environment, water that has deteriorated not only prevents fish from spawning, it also kills them, as I am sure you know. Thanks for your comments. Much appreciated.
WriteMyPrayer 8 months ago
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@slwarz Females don't always prefer high water quality, in the wild some fish wait for the water to deteriorate before spawning as this is a sign that the rains are coming.
SupportAnimalsColin 8 months ago
its not a miracle, its science.
riotriotriot55 1 year ago 20
@riotriotriot55 This is a very interesting comment. Please elaborate.
slwarz 1 year ago
@slwarz Ummm... you're not praying for it to get done, you're using a tool that uses physics to clean the gravel.
Loafy23 1 year ago
@riotriotriot55 hahah to true
sk81514 1 year ago
@riotriotriot55
Ha, true. The power of science makes people "wow".
Nevertheless, good video.
DiscusKev 1 year ago
can any one tell me on what web site can i order a miracle gravel cleaner
geckoguy95 1 year ago
@geckoguy95 its called a siphon. all fish stores have them.
riotriotriot55 1 year ago
@riotriotriot55 No fish store has this invention. Look closely and you wil see that this is no ordinary syphon. If you can get a syphon to agitate gravel like this please submit a video to prove it. Thanks.
slwarz 1 year ago
@geckoguy95 ebay,petsmart,petco,walmart,pet store,fish world
MauriceLikesNFL 1 year ago
@Birdbomb88 That might be true that's why you should use an effective maintenance program for improved water quality. Most people who use your method may be draining too much water from their tank and the "better syphon" that you suggest would only make matters worse. But I have evidence to prove the efficacy of my approach. I have not purchased new fish for ten years. All of my aquarium inhabitants were born in the tank, and I feed them Tetra fish food which they thoroughly enjoy.
slwarz 1 year ago
When is soon I will invest
Take this product to the dragons
Make it happen
K9Dojo 1 year ago
i dont see it getting clean durt is falling there itself....
vespilodegodfather 1 year ago
@vespilodegodfather The durt that you see falling back from the tube are sand particles. I include sand with the gravel because it acts as a biological filter.
slwarz 1 year ago
its a gravel vac. -_-
jakalkid 1 year ago
I have something like that but the hard plastic part is thin compared to that. I want one that is really friggin wide like that one.
MegaFilthyMcnasty 1 year ago
@MegaFilthyMcnasty You can purchase these at United States Plastics. Enter the name in google to find the website.
slwarz 1 year ago
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Were can I buy one i live in Ireland can any one give me the web address to order one
geckoguy95 1 year ago
This is a good technique to use on small tanks. You can take your time to get all the gunk out of the gravel without losing a lot of water. Then do a water change after. I use something similar on my 10 gallon because if you clean the gravel right to a bucket you drain too much water before you are done cleaning the gravel. On larger tanks I just use a python and the dirty water goes down the sink.
trhisdone 1 year ago
@trhisdone I use this product on my 45 gallon aquarium and I also have developed one for larger tanks. The Python is good except that it limits your ability to effectively clean all of the gravel because you must cnstantly keep in mind the amount of water that this process drains from your aquarium. This can be tricky especially for a beginner. My method is designed to let you clean you tank at a leisurely pace and then perform an exact 10 or 20 percent water volume change.
slwarz 1 year ago
lol the dirt went back in the water X)
BakBro1945 1 year ago
@BakBro1945 The dirt is actually sand. It is heavier than the dirt that has been vacuumed. It is a good idea to include sand with your gravel since it help with biological filtration. Remember, sand helps keep the oceans clean so it is certainly good enough for my aquarium.
slwarz 1 year ago
you can get them at walmart for a cheap 8$. i have one they work great
fireyflame117 1 year ago
@fireyflame117 You have a gravel tube attached to a water hose. It probably requires the use of a bucket. As you become more involved in this hobby you will probably want something a little more effective. I used the same thing when I started out.
slwarz 1 year ago
Dear Sweet Saint Sebastion!! It's a MIRACLE!!!!!
gaozhi2007 1 year ago
Were can I buy one
K9Dojo 1 year ago
@K9Dojo I have approached Tetra and other manufacturers in an effort to commercial this product. Hopefully it will be available at some point in the future.
slwarz 1 year ago
@K9Dojo I have approached Tetra and other manufacturers about commercializing this product. Hopefully it will be available at some time in the future.
slwarz 1 year ago
I'd say "miracle" means "patented".
necromncr 1 year ago
@necromncr You are correct. This product is cover under two patents.
slwarz 1 year ago
high velocity tube, OMG
MrSkelly7447 1 year ago
@MrSkelly7447 This means that the patented gravel agitation process is designed to propel and suspend dirt and debris so that it can readily be vacuumed into the filter.
slwarz 1 year ago
god how old is this video everybody knows this
TheJayman6200 1 year ago
@TheJayman6200 This video has over a quarter million viewers and is effective as a social media tool.
slwarz 1 year ago
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NonSufficientFunds 1 year ago
it looks easy because there arent any plants in the aquarium.
pussygang 1 year ago
@pussygang There are plants but they were solely of a decorative nature. I currently have plants in m y aquarium that have been there for over five years. I add liquid plant food to keep them happy and they are well rooted into the gravel. Cleaning the tank with the product does not in any way have a detrimental impact on the plants.
slwarz 1 year ago
How much do the graval cleaners cost
Alex42092479 1 year ago
@Alex42092479 not much anything between £2.00-£15.00
dan197dan197 1 year ago
@Alex42092479 I would expect that if this product is commercialized by an excellent manufacturer such as Tetra that the retail price would be on a sliding scale based on the size of the gravel cleaning maching.
slwarz 1 year ago
Whats the point of that if your not actually changing the water? Its healthier for the fish to change more water then less anyway. Your just leaving the nitrates and getting rid of the dirt
Birdbomb88 1 year ago
@Birdbomb88 As the video demonstrates changing the water is essential in the cleaning process. The gravel cleaner allows you to clean dirt and debris from the gravel at an unhurried pace as you might need to do with products such as the Python. The reason for this is that water is filtered and then recycled. After you have thoroughly cleaned the gravel you can then perform the water change.
slwarz 1 year ago
if you havent vacuumed enough of the gravel before you have removed the % of water you want you simply wait about 5 or a few more minutes and most of the dirt and fish waste will settle at the bottom of the bucket then you just pour about 3/4 of the bucket of water back in the aquarium leaving most of the fish waste and dirt at the bottom of the bucket then you start vacuuming the rest of the gravel till your bucket fills again
fsustans2413 1 year ago
@fsustans2413 An easier approach would be to use a product like the one demonstrated which does not require a bucket. It allows you to take as much time as you like to clean the gravel because it recycles water while trapping the dirt in a filter. When you are done, you can then perform a 10 to 20 percent water volume change.
slwarz 1 year ago
You can also make your own, (almost) for free. I did.
Use a soda-bottle. Cut of the buttom, and put a piece of a garden hose on the top.
It is not as fancy, but when you are in college, it is easy to afford. c",)
blomse87 1 year ago
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Whats up with the guys voice :|
Nanovirus5995 1 year ago
Aren't these the ones you have to like submerge it in water, like fill it with water before you turn it upside down to start cleaning? D: I hate those... and actually I would also be worried of the bacteria on the rocks because my fish died of ick.
kitkatkal87 1 year ago
looks like the pump isnt powerful enough in that first part. debris was just circulated not removed. just because you remove the detritus from the water column, doesn't mean the quality of water is fresh again. but then again loosing 20cent fish isnt really a lose
essentially the idea behind this would be you could recycle the water with only removing the waste from the tank and water quality will always be perfect with out adding fresh water.
Nugburner420 1 year ago
I'd be concerned for the bacteria growing on the gravel, with that much agitation. The idea is to remove solid waste, not polish your gravel.
AmyLuthien 1 year ago
@AmyLuthien i just had a bout of ich w/ water change. I lost all but 5 guppies and i'm struggling to keep my 10yr old pleco alive. I ALWAYS have an ich outbreak w/ water changes. and when I vacuum, the WHOLE tank get's poluted with the debris under the gravel. It takes 24 hours for the filter to clean the water
CRYST2SHELL 1 year ago
@CRYST2SHELL Ich is a parasite, it doesn't do well in water temps at 80°F and above. So the best and quickest way to kill the Ich parasite is to turn the aquarium temperature up to 80°F for 5 or 6 days. Don't waste you money on "Ich medicine." You also might want to reconsider where you're buying your fish stock at. Ich doesn't just float around in the water or the air, you have to introduce it to your aquarium.
AmyLuthien 1 year ago
@AmyLuthien I have not tried this approach. Hopefully I will never need to. I have tried broad spectrum medications and found them to be effective. The longer you maintain this hobby, the greater the chance that you will have one or more bouts with Ick. But if you maintain a regimen of a 10 to 20 percent water volume change at least every two weeks and vacuum the gravel your chances of getting Ick are reduced.
slwarz 1 year ago
@CRYST2SHELL There are also all kinds of bacteria, most of them are beneficial. The bacteria growing in the gravel break down fish waste. I'm not going to go into explaining nitrogen cycle here due to lack of space but I recommend you Google it, then learn it by heart if you're going to keep aquarium fish. Cleaning your aquarium gravel properly is essential! Keep in mind that cleaning the gravel is akin to flushing the toilet. Don't make your fish live in their own waste, you will kill them.
AmyLuthien 1 year ago
@AmyLuthien thanks amy but that doesn't answer my question. I've done a lot of research on ich, and all the literature I've read describes ich as being in the aquarium, blooming at opportunistic times, especially with sudden temperature changes namely a drop in temperature in the aquarium water. My question, which seems to be unanswerable, is what would allow an ich outbreak with every water change. I appreciate your information on nitrogen etc. I currently have a 40 gal and a 10 gal.
CRYST2SHELL 1 year ago
@CRYST2SHELL I think you just answered your question right there "especially with sudden temperature changes namely a drop in temperature in the aquarium water" - whats the temperature of the aquarium, and what's the temp of the water you're replacing? Invest in a good quality thermometer, or failing that, at least use the same thermometer for measuring the tank temp and the replacement water temp.
AmyLuthien 1 year ago
@CRYST2SHELL I have had some of the same issues arise. With every water change you want to make sure that the new water is of the same temperature of the water that it is replacing. I prefer water that has also aged at least two weeks. Water from the tap might not have a detrimental impact in big tanks but in smaller tanks, depending on the amount of water being chaged, it could be detrimental. Biologically active water is even better. Otherwise purchase a water conditioning product.
slwarz 1 year ago
@AmyLuthien but thank you sincerely for your attempt to assist me. I know I'm doing something wrong, i just can't figure out what it is.
CRYST2SHELL 1 year ago
@CRYST2SHELL This is part of the leaning process. Hopefully you will not give up. I purchased a book titled the Science of Fish Health Maintenance and it has been a tremendous souce of assistance. When you initiate a starter aquarium it is better to include a water conditioning product. Be sure not to change too much water. I change about 10 to 20 percent every two weeks.
slwarz 1 year ago
@AmyLuthien Obviously you understand the science of fish health maintenance. A serious hobbyist should be educated in this regard. I believe that the number one rule for maintaining a healthy aquarium is healthy water. A measure of healthy water is its ability to encourage fish reproduction. Females will not reproduce otherwise.
slwarz 1 year ago
@CRYST2SHELL Ick signals dirty water. When it comes to an aquarium quality water is essential. It cannot be over emphasized. I lost plenty of fish before I learned how to maintain good aquarium water quality. At least every two weeks you should change about 20 percent of the water. Replace the water with water that has aged at least two weeks. I keep a storage tank under my tank cabinet.
slwarz 1 year ago
I just thought... what if you put the other end of the tube just above the same aquarium water? Will the suction continue forever? I think it would.
buddhasknowbest 1 year ago
im pretty sure thats not waht people used that filter for <.<
runescapepuf45 1 year ago
My tank has alot of dirt in the gravel, is this a problem? I been using one of these but i dont think theyre'd even be enough water to clean all my gravel. They should make one of these with a filter on it so the water can go back in clean
wiggledytoes 1 year ago
any make model ... advised?? i have a 80L tank!!
skylinewolf79 1 year ago
i hope whatever that was at 2:39 is an ornament
ukarlu 1 year ago
Is a freaking siphon gravel cleaner hooked up to a pump, albeit a rather weak one. Not a bad idea, but it's not bad to have some bacteria in your gravel.
x65535x 1 year ago
@cosmoline626 yeah, my gravel does that too. it's the sand and what not from the gravel.
metalmilitiacdr 1 year ago
@cosmoline626 it wasnt dirt, it was little bits of sand from chips in the gravel, sand is too heavy to always get sucked up completely
jonno3600 1 year ago
i have one there really helpful
ilovehorror999 1 year ago
thing that bothered me is on a tropical tank you have a heater
according to the instructions on the box of a heater you have to have it switched off 15 to 20 mins before removing from the tank.
i would not be removing it but the water level would go down and the level would be past the heater
so... 20 mins heater off time + 1 hour clean tank time + at least 1h30 mins heating back up to optimum temp = 2h 50 mins
is the fish going to be ok in all this time?
kaleluk31 2 years ago
@kaleluk31 just move your heater lower as the water level drops.
you don't have to worry about this because no water is removed from the system by the powerhead... unless you want to of course.
sharpiesreef 1 year ago
@kaleluk31
Thing that bothers me is your dumbass posting the same comment in all these video's
1ownjoo2 1 year ago
dont be insulting me or ill report your ass
kaleluk31 1 year ago
@kaleluk31 Go for it punk report me. I'll report you for spamming the same thing in every single video about fish tanks that iv seen
1ownjoo2 1 year ago
how is it spamming if i have one question and i ask different people.
you would be amazed how many different answers for the one question
your nothing but a internet Rambo , talking tough behind a screen
you mean nothing to me
if you dont like it tough crap deal with it
kaleluk31 1 year ago
go back to your cave troller
kaleluk31 1 year ago
where can i buy/find this product? i looked at petco, petsmart, and walmart and couldnt find any :(. i like the part where it replaces water :D
takatomutsu 2 years ago
@takatomutsu
its just a gravel cleaner with a wide tube, buy on ebay
i have one where you pump it to clean the gravel
u also use it to remove the dirty water on a water change
then reverse the end you clean with to replace the clean water from the bucket
kaleluk31 2 years ago
I cant believe this guy was actually awarded multiple patents since its piecemealed from other patented products
ruthven78 2 years ago
probably cheaper to hook up a power filter in reverse, have it suck from the siphon cleaner and spray water through the sponge filter....might just have to do that myself....using a lower flow and a coarse sponge in the intake will help keep from sucking up anything you dont want sucked up there. You could just just rinse the coarse sponge between uses
ruthven78 2 years ago
sorry, powerhead in reverse
ruthven78 2 years ago
these gravel vacuums are good IF you have only large fish, and there is nothing new about this device, I saw it being used in 1980 in a fish store.
Vstar4me 2 years ago
@vstar4me, nah, if you have a lot of small fish its ok, I'd add a pre-filter of a coarse spond in the tube to slow the flow and create a block to keep from sucking small fishies into it
ruthven78 2 years ago
No need if u have a planted tank :D
omega7arts 2 years ago
i have a modified version of that where there is a rectangular bottom
xspursx2013 2 years ago
I lost 2 Of my Ghost shrimp because of this Thing, I didn't see the shrimp there and it sucked em up, when I opened the hatch to see all the filth I saw 2 Dead and ripped up shrimp in there. :(
Section014 2 years ago
@Section014, Chuck a sponge in the tube with a medium flow, so small shrimp like that dont end up minced.
175myles 2 years ago
What you should do is move all the stuff in the tank before you use the siphon and all the ghost shrimp will wander out there hiding places then you just net them and put them in a cup. Thats what I do
worshipshrimp 2 years ago
Nice but it's inferior to Eheim Automatic Gravel Cleaner/Eheim Vacuum Cleaner (Battery Powered) :) Do a google search ;)
kanitess 2 years ago
Did these ever go into production? I sent an e-mail to the one specified in the video but never heard back.
chuzziii 2 years ago
@chuzziii Yup, I have one just like it purchased from my local pet shop.
tahir2006 2 years ago
are 3 platies 4 glofish 4 ghost shrimp 2 cory catfish 2 apple snails and 3 swordtails to much for a 20 gallon long tank
nosyiam 2 years ago
i have a severely overstocked 55 gal but i havent had a fish die to poor water quality in quite a while. id say your ok if u get a good maintenance schedule
UniteForgetLeftRight 2 years ago
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